Ridge: So do I. I talked to him. I told him about the vasectomy and that I
had it reversed and now -- now you're having a baby, so there's no story.

Caroline: Yeah, but if he mentions it -- just even mentions it.

Ridge: He won't. He won't mention it. I talked to him about it.

Liam: Thought we had a meeting.

Ridge: Yeah. Just wanted to see you, uh, before we got started.

Liam: Oh. Why?

Ridge: I wanted to make sure you heard me the other day when I talked you
about the things that Brooke told you.

Liam: Yeah. Ridge, I --

Ridge: Because I don't want people to gossip about it. I don't want the press
to hear about it. We don't need that right now.

Liam: I promise you. I got it.

Ridge: Good.

Vivienne: You were tossing and turning all night.

Julius: Yeah, I won't rest until this mess is settled.

Vivienne: Our daughter might be pregnant already.

Julius: Please don't say that. It's not natural, Viv. Now, listen, I ain't
got nothing against surrogacy. But not with Nicole. She's too young. And God
help us if she's got Rick's baby in her belly. Our child's life would never be
the same.

Rick: Herbal tea helps to settle the stomach.

Nicole: My stomach's fine.

Maya: Tired?

Nicole: [Chuckling] I'm always tired in the morning. You know that.

Maya: Any more tired than usual? It -- it's just -- it's an early sign of
conception.

Nicole: Oh. You know, now that you mention it... [Chuckles] I'm just kidding.
[Laughs] But I would love some rocky road ice cream if you have any.

Maya: Oh.

Rick: I'll go out and get it.

Nicole: [Chuckles] No, I'm just kidding. You guys are so sweet.

Rick: What we're doing for you doesn't even compare to what you're doing for
us.

Nicole: I haven't done anything yet. Not until there's a baby growing inside
of me.

Maya: I can't believe we're gonna find out today. [Chuckles]

Julius: It's been hard enough dealing with Maya's transition, but now what
she's doing to Nicole --- it's just wrong.

Vivienne: They're adults.

Julius: All the more reason. Nicole is vulnerable. I mean, she would do
anything for Maya. And her sister knows that. I've been praying, Viv.

Vivienne: So have I. I'm praying that Nicole will find the strength to get
through this.

Julius: No. I'm praying that she doesn't get pregnant.

Nicole: So, what do you think?

Rick: A one in six chance? I think I'll take those odds.

Nicole: Well, I want this, Rick. I really want this to happen for you two.

Rick: I wasn't sure at first.

Nicole: I wasn't either, but now I'm all in.

Maya: That was Dr. March's office confirming the appointment.

Nicole: [Chuckles] I'm nervous.

Maya: Don't be. I am enough for all of us.

[Both chuckling]

Maya: We'll know pretty soon.

Steffy: You're changing the schedule?

Ridge: Yeah.

Steffy: Can I ask why?

Ridge: I'm pulling some of Thomas' designs.

Thomas: Wait. Which ones?

Ridge: The cocktail dresses.

Thomas: Caroline said that those were good to go.

Ridge: Well, they're not. They're not finished.

Thomas: Did you know about this, Caroline?

Caroline: Thomas...

Thomas: No, look, I'm just trying to figure it out. Because you guys both
signed off on this.

Ridge: I didn't sign off on anything.

Thomas: [Sighs]

Steffy: Thomas, just fix the designs. And, Liam, what's -- what's going on
with the article?

Liam: Um... yeah, it's, uh -- it should be on the web today and then on --

Ridge: Wait, wait, wait. What? What article?

Thomas: It's Eye on Fashion. It's about you and Caroline.

Steffy: Yeah, the baby you're expecting, how much you're looking forward to
being a father again. It's not the end of the world but it might feel like it.

Julius: "Father knows best" never worked for Maya. But Nicole -- she used to
listen to me.

Vivienne: They've grown up, Julius.

Julius: I'm looking out for them -- not just Nicole -- Maya, too. Yes, she's
a little older, a little bit more experienced. I mean, she's lived on the
street. She's got to know that this is not right for her sister.

Vivienne: Honey, I don't think she does. I mean, not the way those two feel
about each other. They really believe that they can conquer the world, that
there's nothing they can't do. Come on. We got to love them for that.

[Both chuckling]

Vivienne: Look, you got to understand -- they don't see any limitations, no
boundaries, because they love each other that much -- as much as we love them.

Julius: You're right. They're our flesh and blood, and we got to -- we got to
love them.

Ridge: And you knew about this -- this article -- you knew about this?

Liam: Is that a problem?

Ridge: Yeah, it's a problem. I don't like people talking about me when I'm
not aware of it.

Thomas: Dad, that's not always possible. I mean, it's the news. You and
Caroline are having a baby. It kind of caught a lot of people off-guard.

Steffy: Yeah, it does mention your happiness at being a father again, more
than once.

Ridge: Well, at least that's the truth.

Thomas: So, that's the truth. So...some of it's a lie? Geez, Louise. Man,
ease up a little bit, guys. Look, the issue with my work -- I got to wonder
where that's coming from. It's a little off-the-wall, man.

Ridge: It comes from experience.

Thomas: You sure about that?

Caroline: Oh, my God. Thomas, he just wants you to make some changes. Just do
it. He does it to me all the time.

Thomas: Easy. I'll make the changes. One thing's for sure -- may not get
along around here, but dad knows how to crank out babies.

[Door opens]

Steffy: Ah.

Liam: Hi.

Steffy: Some meeting.

Liam: Yeah, tell me about it. Your dad couldn't even pretend to be happy
about the article in Eye on Fashion.

Steffy: Well, no, he wasn't happy, but I don't think he was that upset.

Liam: Good, 'cause he shouldn't be. It's not a negative article. And it's not
like everybody on the planet doesn't know he's having a baby anyway.

Steffy: I don't know. He's just -- he's been a little squirrelly about that
lately.

Liam: Any idea why?

Steffy: Probably the whole age difference. Having a kid with someone young
enough to be his own kid.

Liam: Yeah, I suppose.

Steffy: What? What, you think there's more? I see those wheels turning.

Liam: [Chuckles]

Steffy: Tell me.

Liam: Just...his general mood lately and the way he's been coming down on
Thomas.

Steffy: Yeah, but they have issues. They always have, and they always will.
And you know Thomas punched my dad.

Liam: [Chuckles] Yeah, I heard about that. It's just... [Sighs]

Steffy: What?

Liam: I wonder what else is going on.

Ridge: Have Wyatt go over the schedule with marketing, and, uh, fix those
designs if you want to.

Thomas: All right. Will do.

Ridge: Okay. Thank you.

Thomas: Hey, Dad... I just wanted to say, before I leave, I'm sorry for
giving you a hard time in the meeting.

Ridge: Well, I can take a punch. As you know.

Thomas: Yeah, I figured that out, didn't I?

Ridge: Is there anything else?

Thomas: No, I guess not.

Ridge: Okay.

Thomas: You know what? Wait. Yeah, yeah. There is, Dad. I-I feel like there's
-- there's all this residual anger, and I'm not sure where it's coming from. I
mean, yeah, sure, a lot of it's in my head or something, but I-I just want to
resolve this once and for all. I messed up. I disrespected you. And I feel awful
about that.

Thomas: Look, I want us to be a family again, not adversaries. I mean, you
and Caroline are bringing a baby into this world, and I meant what I said
earlier that I'm happy about what you were able to give to her. When that little
guy does come into this world, I-I want to be a part of that. I'm getting a new
little baby brother or sister, and I-I want to show them the ropes. But I can't
do that if we're throwing grenades back and forth at each other. So, I want to
go on record saying I will do my part. You know, your happiness and this baby
mean a lot to me. You know, I want -- I want peace.

Ridge: [Sighs]

Thomas: That's all I have to say.

Maya: You ready?

Nicole: Yep.

Rick: Who are you calling?

Maya: Mom and Dad.

Nicole: You sure you want to do that?

[Cell phone rings]

Vivienne: Oh. Hi, honey.

Maya: Hey, Mom. Is Dad with you?

Vivienne: He's in the lobby. Why?

Maya: Uh, I just -- I wanted to let you know this is the day, um, we're gonna
have the appointment to see if Nicole's pregnant.

Vivienne: I see.

Maya: It's a big day for all of us, you and dad included.

Vivienne: I wish I could share your enthusiasm.

Maya: Can't you just be happy for me? Dad, I've given up on, but you?

Vivienne: I always wanted what was best for you, Maya. Always. But Nicole --
I don't know. [Sighs] I don't know how this could affect her. I'm sorry.

Maya: Okay. Well, um...I guess that's all I have to say. I'll let you know
what happens.

Maya: About you and me? Yeah. About them? I probably never will be. Let's go.

Rick: All right.

Steffy: Going all sleuthy on me, love?

Liam: No, I'm just... wondering.

Steffy: There's nothing going on between my father and my brother other than
the usual clash of the titans.

Liam: [Sighs]

Steffy: I know you newsboys like a good story.

Liam: [Laughs]

Steffy: Yeah, some intrigue or a secret. You want something.

Liam: I wouldn't really call myself a newsboy.

Steffy: Mm, then what? A journalist?

Liam: Yeah, I'm not really that, either.

Steffy: Then what do you consider yourself?

Liam: I like your word -- titan. Let's go with that. Titan.

Steffy: And I'm your Pandora.

Liam: Yeah.

Steffy: I like that. But Pandora has a meeting.

Liam: No.

Steffy: Yeah.

Liam: Another one?

Steffy: Yeah, unfortunately.

Liam: Oh.

Steffy: Okay, save it for later, baby.

Liam: [Sighs]

Steffy: Bye.

Liam: Bye.

[Liamís flashback]

Liam: Think we figured out your secret. You're pregnant -- you and Caroline
are having a baby.

Brooke: When Ridge was in Paris, he had a vasectomy.

Liam: It is kind of a small miracle that you're having this child.

Ridge: I know it's not important to you. It's important to me and my wife.
This is our kid. It's private.

Ridge: Well, you are very prolific when you're pregnant.

Caroline: Yes, lots of energy these days.

Ridge: Keep it up. But don't do too much.

Caroline: Hey... about what Thomas said earlier...

Ridge: Yeah? What about it?

Caroline: You know, it didn't, like, kind of bother you?

Ridge: Oh, you mean about wanting peace? Everybody wants peace.

Caroline: No, like what he -- like, when he started in about our baby and
everything.

Ridge: Our baby. That's right. It's our baby.

Caroline: I know. But...

Ridge: But what? What is it? What do you think would happen if Thomas found
out the truth?

Caroline: It'd be a scandal.

Ridge: Yeah, it'd be a scandal. And people would suffer, all of us -- you,
me, even poor old Thomas would suffer. But you know who would suffer more than
anybody else? It's this little baby right in here. 'Cause this scandal would
follow him or her everywhere -- playground, school, friends and family. So, I
understand. I understand it's tough for you. It's tough for me, too. We'll do
what we can to give this child a normal life, or as normal as it can be. So, do
me a favor. Stop worrying about what's going to happen to Thomas. Worry about
the kid. I've got another meeting.

Maya: Honey, we know this has to be emotionally exhausting for you. And
you've gone above and beyond. You've proved your love and your loyalty. If
you're not pregnant, there's no pressure to do this again.

Nicole: Maya, I --

Maya: No, no. Regardless of what happens today, I am so deeply grateful to
you for the sacrifice that you're making, for your incredible generosity. I love
you so much, Nicole, and I've never felt closer to you.

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